Blue Cross

Blue Cross Must Pay $4M For Dropping Patient-Advocate Doc

A doctor who claimed health insurer Anthem Blue Cross retaliated against him for being a strong patient advocate, has won a $3.8 million verdict against the insurer....more

One Cross – Two Cross – Red Cross – Blue Cross: Trademark Development Traps

Trademarks and service marks are valuable in all areas of commerce, and health care is not an exception. Providers of health care-related goods and services rely upon trademarks and service marks to identify the sources of...more

Just How Much Integration Is Enough: FTC Advisory Opinion Finally Provides Guidance For Competitors Seeking To Collaborate Or...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its first advisory opinion addressing clinical integration programs since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Without a doubt the advisory opinion is useful for...more

South Carolina Court Holds No Coverage for Blast Fax Case Under E&O Policy

In its recent decision in BCS Ins. Co. v. Big Thyme Enters., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20051 (D.S.C. Feb. 14, 2013), the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina had occasion to consider whether an alleged...more